Microchip Technology

Principal Engineer-Firmware

Microchip Technology$75K — $232K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Master's degree preferred
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • 5-8 years of experience in embedded system development
  • Strong skills in C and C++ programming
  • Proven experience in full-cycle development of software
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in the computer storage industry with NVMe/PCIe protocols

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop firmware for controller SoC
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software problems in embedded systems
  • Generate comprehensive engineering documentation
  • Develop Continuous Integration frameworks using DevOps

Benefits

  • Health benefits starting day one
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 2-year look back feature
  • Quarterly bonus payments
  • Restricted stock units
  • Comprehensive total compensation package considered among the best in the industry
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of embedded control applications. Our product portfolio comprises general purpose and specialized 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers, 32-bit microprocessors, field-programmable gate array (FPGA) products, a broad spectrum of high-performance linear, mixed-signal, power management, thermal management, radio frequency (RF), timing, safety, security, wired connectivity and wireless connectivity devices, as well as serial Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM), Serial Flash memories, Parallel Flash memories, and serial Static Random Access Memory (SRAM). We also license Flash-IP solutions that are incorporated in a broad range of products. The Data Center Solutions division within Microchip designs NVMe controllers that enable the world's leading enterprises and data centers to realize the span of highest performing SSDs to highest capacity mainstream SSDs utilizing the latest NAND technologies.

As a member of the NVM controller firmware team, a successful applicant will be involved in the design and implementation of the firmware for the latest generation of Flashtec NVMe Controllers.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Participate in the design and development of firmware for controller SoC
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software problems in embedded real-time systems
  • Generate comprehensive engineering documentation
  • Participate in the development Continuous Integration frameworks using DevOps


Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent experience
  • Masters degree preferred
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • 5-8 years embedded system development experience
  • Strong C and C++ programming skills and product development experience
  • Strong background in software methodology and full-cycle development (design, implementation, testing, and debugging)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in computer storage industry, especially with NVMe/PCIe protocols
  • Preferred Skills:
    • ARM SoC Architecture
    • Familiarity with hardware & software co-verification/emulation platforms such as Cadence Palladium and Protium
    • Source Code Management (Git, Perforce etc.)
    • Agile Scrum development methodology
    • DevOps and Continuous Integration Frameworks
    • JIRA project management software
    • Knowledge on one of more of these scripting languages:
      • PERL, Python
    • Familiarity with Linux environment (CLI, device drivers, shell scripting etc.)
    • Security Product / Cryptographic Algorithm Development
    • Bus/Logic analyzers


Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Feeling, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing, 100% Indoors; Usual business hours

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:
Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $75,000 - $232,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

About Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology is an American semiconductor company headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. The company was founded in 1989 and has been providing microcontroller and analog semiconductors for over 30 years. Microchip Technology operates in over 100 locations in 70 countries and has more than 18,000 employees worldwide. The company's products include microcontrollers, memory, and other analog and mixed-signal products. Microchip Technology's mission is to provide innovative solutions for a wide range of applications, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.
Learn more about Microchip Technology
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$37.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$333.3 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+14.9%
Revenue
$5.2 billion
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